Precautions for Cleaning

If dust or slips of paper are left inside or outside this machine, it may reduce printing quality. We recommend that you periodically clean this machine. Follow the guideline shown below.

• When cleaning the inside of this machine or clearing a paper jam, exercise care not to touch around the fusing section because internal components such as the fusing section may be hot.

• Do not place any objects on this machine.

• To clean the Original Glass and the Original Scan Glass of the ADF, use the dedicated cloth supplied with this machine.

• Do not spray detergent directly on the surface of this machine. If detergent gets into this machine through holes, slots, etc., it may damage internal circuits.

• Do not use abrading or corrosive agents, including solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner, to clean this machine.

• When using detergent such as neutral detergent, try it on an obscure part of this machine to check its effectiveness.

• To clean this machine, do not use a sharp or textured object such as a wire, plastic cleaning pad, or brush.

• When you close the door of this machine, do it carefully. Do not do anything that might make this machine oscillate.

• Do not cover this machine directly after using it. Turn the power off, then wait until this machine becomes cool.

• Do not leave the door of this machine open for a long period of time. Especially, in bright light, Imaging Unit may be damaged.

• Do not open any door of this machine during printing.

• Do not align sheets of paper at the top of this machine.

• Do not grease or disassemble this machine.

• Do not set this machine on an incline.

• Do not touch the electric wiring, gears, or laser beam unit. Doing so may lead to a machine failure or reduce printing quality.

• Do not load an excessive number of sheets of paper in the output tray. Doing so may cause a paper jam or paper curling.

• When moving this machine, at least two people are required to do so. To prevent toner from spilling, keep this machine horizontal when carrying it.

• When carrying this machine, make sure to fold the Bypass Tray and hold the positions shown below.

• When the optional Paper Feed Unit is installed, be sure to carry it separately from this machine. Also, do not hold handles (drawers) of the Paper Feed Unit or right door. Doing so may damage the Paper Feed Unit.

• Before connecting the power cable of this machine to the power outlet, check that internal components removed at the time of cleaning have been installed to their original positions.

• If your hand is stained by toner, wash it with cool water and neutral detergent.